Warning: Short but sweet! Enjoy and leave me a review if I left you with the warm nippy tingles - MJ123 :)

Long days always made Norma crave a cup of tea and a warm shower. Though only 31 years of age, she had certain mannerisms of a 65 year old woman. Now as she let hot jets of the water hit her back, she let out a content sigh. Just an hour earlier, nimble fingertips bought a second and final wedding dress. This was something she was happy to lug into her bedroom, lightweight and lacy, she was lucky she was able to find such a good hiding spot. She would hate for Alex to find it before their little ceremony.

The scent of apples and melons soon filled the mist of the shower stream, as she lathered her skin with the bubbles. When she heard the sound of the bathroom door open….

God dammit, I knew I should've locked the door.

She immediately got nervous, this town, this house would never be quite safe. You never knew what would be coming around the corner to get you. That's the mantra Norma lived by at least. She could never be too sure of what to expect so she crouched a bit.

"Hey, it's just me," it was Alex's voice and this was the moment she could wipe the sweat off of her forehead. She put her hair under the water and rinsed out the shampoo before peeking her head out. He was peeling his clothing off. Just his boxers were left on now.

She grinned as she watched him change, "You want me to get out so you can take a shower now?" it was a joke of course, to which he chuckled and leaned in to kiss her. He stepped in a second later. She wrapped her arms around his neck and let his scent fill her nostrils.

"You smell good," she said, laying her head onto his chest, "Didn't you just shower this morning?"

"Mmm…" he nodded, digging his own nose into the top of her soaked hair, "I did. But I'm not gonna sit here and miss a chance to see you naked."

She slapped him playfully on the back, "Stop being crude."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry…" he said, wrapping his arms around her lower back, "It's just…"

She paused the second he was about to pose something and looked up at him, any discontent was not warranted in this relationship. She was destined to make this solid and avoid fighting at all costs. "What's wrong?"

He sighed and looked away, a classic move of his to avoid talking about something, "We haven't had sex in a little while and I've been afraid that you're not...into it anymore."

She laughed internally at the way his voice lowered on the last couple of words, so self conscience, so adorable, "Aw sweetheart," she giggled, leaving a tiny kiss on his upper chest, "I've never lost in interest, trust me. There's just been a lot going on with Steven and all that shit. I haven't had time to...want it? I don't know."

"I get it," he said, leaning down to look at her, "You're just really beautiful and I don't know how long I can sit here and resist you."

She smiled and leaned up to kiss him, the kind of lip lock that stood as a claim for another person. Slowly but surely, his fingers slipped inside of her. Though it felt amazing after not having any contact for so long, she had to pull away and give him a small pout.

"Alex, honey" she began, a smile on her face. The moment he heard her break for real conversation, he stopped what he was doing and gave her his full attention, afraid he was hurting her or making an uncomfortable move.

"Are you okay? That doesn't hurt, right?" he asked cautiously, his hand now moving up to cradle her lower back.

She could've teared up at his gentle ease towards her. No one had ever been that careful with her before, "No, not at all. Felt amazing...I just, I wanted to wait until our wedding night to finally start doing it again. I just think it'll be so much better because we will have to wait a while."

"Okay," he smiled, leaning down to kiss her cheek, "If that's what you want, then that's what we'll do. Besides, you're probably right. Speaking of that, I should probably find a good spot for our honeymoon."

She nodded, "I'm sure whatever you choose will be perfect. And um...I found my dress today, I just hope you like it."

"You're gonna look like a princess. No doubt about that," he added, keeping his eyes locked down on her.

He always made her feel so confident and beautiful in the best ways possible. "I love you," she murmured, tightening her grip on his body.

"I love you, too"

Alex placed a kiss on her head as the steam from the shower filled the bathroom and nothing was to be heard except the pounding of their hearts against one anothers.

Hope you all enjoyed that one! - MJ 3